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On Shrove Tuesday there was a water fight along the front. People, young and old, arrived with buckets and vans full of water balloons. Lorries filled with young lads passed along, getting pelted with water. . We got soaked too. Great fun and lovely community...More

Ask Borkijazmo about Portas da Cidade

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We were only in this magnificent city for the day , sight seeing, it is very historical in and around the main gate area of the city. There's a must visit church in the square, very tranquil once inside. After, we enjoyed a coffee in...More

Ask B M about Portas da Cidade

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One can't walk around the city without coming across these gates. Fable has it that if you pass through one gate, you will definitely return to the city, a second one and you will get married in the city, the third and you will die...More

Ask FiftyFifty5050 about Portas da Cidade

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Ponta Delgada is a truly stunning old town. Portas da Cidade is an amazing town square area where the gates take pride of place. Don't stop here though, explore the amazing streets and lanes of the old town, built on a picturesque harbor with its...More

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Ask MickyC-AUS about Portas da Cidade

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This is a wonderfull location for a photo opportunity. It is located right in the middle of this beautiful city on the large main square. You can frame yourself and take some interesting shots. There is a beautiful church right behind the gate and when...More

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Ask Richard F about Portas da Cidade

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